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Welcome to Energy Estimator: Tillage
Energy Estimator for Tillage is the first of several tools from Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)developed to increase energy awareness in
agriculture. The tool estimates diesel fuel use and costs in the production of
key crops in your area and compares potential energy savings between
conventional tillage and alternative tillage systems. The crops covered are
limited to the most predominant crops in 74 Crop Management Zones (CMZ's). NRCS
agronomists have identified these crops and estimated the fuel use associated
with common tillage systems. Without including every crop and tillage system,
the Energy Estimator gives you an idea of the magnitude of diesel fuel savings
under different levels of tillage.
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Step 1: Zip Code
To use this tool, begin by entering your zip code, then click Continue:
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Last Modified: 06/06/2008
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